PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

This study is testing if a coordinated weight loss program for a parent and child together works better than separate programs. It involves 90 families where both the child and a parent are overweight. Researchers will compare three approaches: the child's program alone, both pro…

This study is testing two brief online writing programs designed to help parents in the Southeastern U.S. become more accepting and supportive of their LGBTQ+ children. It involves about 129 parent-child pairs where the child identifies as a sexual or gender minority. The goal is…

This study is testing whether a special group parenting program offered during regular pediatric check-ups can help toddlers from low-income families develop better language skills. The program, called CenteringParenting, brings parents together for education and support during w…

This study is testing two ways to deliver a parent education program for families with young children (ages 3-5) who show significant signs of ADHD. It compares a traditional in-person class to an online version, both against a waitlist group. The goal is to see which method is m…

This study is testing whether a 10-week parenting program delivered through video calls (telehealth) works as well as the traditional in-home version for families involved with child welfare services. Researchers will enroll 357 parents of infants (6-12 months old) to compare thr…

This study is testing whether a mobile app for parents can help their 3-4 year old children follow healthy daily movement guidelines. Researchers will compare 80 families using the app to a group that gets it later. The app provides weekly tips and goals to encourage more physica…

This study is testing a parenting support program called VIPP-SD in Portugal. It aims to help parents of 2-6 year olds improve their interactions and discipline strategies through video feedback and coaching. Researchers want to see if this leads to fewer behavioral problems in c…

This study is testing two different counseling programs designed to help parents who have advanced cancer communicate better with their teenage and young adult children about the disease. Researchers are comparing a shorter, education-focused program with a longer program that in…

This study is testing a special online parenting program designed to help military-connected mothers who have experienced trauma. The program aims to help mothers manage difficult emotions like PTSD and depression, and improve their parenting skills and connection with their youn…

This study is testing two types of online therapy for LGBTQ adults who have parents who struggle to accept their identity. The goal is to see if these therapies can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. One therapy works with the individual, while the other involves family s…

This study is exploring whether a therapy program for parents and young children can reduce parental stress, anxiety, and depression while improving the parent-child relationship. Researchers will enroll 80 parents of children aged 2-7 and measure stress levels, a bonding hormone…

This study is testing two online parenting programs designed to help parents of children born very prematurely. The goal is to improve parenting skills, reduce the child's challenging behaviors, and lower parent stress. Researchers are comparing a standard 7-session program to a …

This study is testing a brief telehealth program called Project Support for families whose children are on a waitlist for trauma therapy. It aims to teach parents skills to better comfort and listen to their child during the waiting period. Researchers will compare this program t…

This study is testing a new digital game designed to help parents and children play together to build stronger relationships. Researchers want to see if playing the game improves parents' confidence in their parenting skills and helps families feel closer. The study is recruiting…

This study aims to understand if teaching mothers with depression how to encourage their child's positive emotions can improve the child's brain response to rewards. Researchers will work with 180 mothers and their 4- to 6-year-old children, randomly assigning them to either a sp…

This study aims to understand the long-term effects of using interactive devices like tablets and smartphones on young children's development and health. Researchers will follow nearly 900 children in England, aged 3 to 5, tracking their device use with a special app and measurin…